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February 05, 2012, 8:33PM

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady sits on the ground after a hit during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

February 05, 2012, 8:33PM

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) passes against the New York Giants during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

February 05, 2012, 8:33PM

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez is tackled by New York Giants safety Antrel Rolle during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

February 05, 2012, 8:33PM

New England Patriots safety Patrick Chung, top, breaks up a pass intended for New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

February 05, 2012, 8:33PM

New England Patriots running back Danny Woodhead (39) scores a touchdown as New York Giants Michael Boley (59) and Kenny Phillips (21) fail to stop him during the first half of their NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

February 05, 2012, 8:33PM

New England Patriots linebacker Rob Ninkovich looks back at the bench during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

February 05, 2012, 8:33PM

New England Patriots running back Danny Woodhead celebrates after catching a 4-yard touchdown pass during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

February 05, 2012, 8:33PM

New England Patriots running back Danny Woodhead (39) celebrates with Lousaka Polite (36) and BenJarvus Green-Ellis (42) after Woodhead scored a touchdown during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

February 05, 2012, 8:33PM

New England Patriots running back Danny Woodhead, right, celebrates with Tom Brady, left, after catching a 4-yard touchdown pass during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

February 05, 2012, 8:33PM

New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross (31) and punter Steve Weatherford (5) celebrate after Weatherford's punt during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Pat Semansky)

February 05, 2012, 8:33PM

New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin looks on during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

February 05, 2012, 8:33PM

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez is tackled by New York Giants linebacker Michael Boley during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

February 05, 2012, 8:33PM

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (81) looks to catch a pass against New York Giants safety Deon Grant (34) during the first half of the NFL Super Bowl XLVI football game, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)